GOVERNMENT policies to reduce carbon emissions from offices, shops and factories - responsible for around half of UK emissions - by 2050 are set to fail, according to a report by the British Property Federation.

Energy performance certificates only offer theoretical information on a building’s design and don’t measure actual energy use – which is likely to change drastically once a tenant is inside, said the BPF.

The BPF is pushing for EU law to be changed so that landlords and tenants will be oblig......for the full story register now for free or login below...